My grandad, dm dad, died last Sunday. My mum and nan have understandably taken it very hard. It is even harder for my nan because there was no savings and he's having to panic a bit about money. Which my mum is making worse.
She is pressuring my nan to sell her car to get something smaller. Yes it's a good idea but she keeps going on about it.
She is pressuring my nan to sell a lot of her stuff to raise a bit of money and clear the house at the same time.
My nan wants to sell my grandads mobility scooter. It initially cost £2000 but it hasn't been used for 2 years and it has been stored outside in all weathers. It has had a cover over it but certain parts have still got a bit of rust. I have listed it on FB for £250 to which I had a reply. Someone has offered £150 cash today which was more than reasonable. I rang nan and told her to think about it. My mum rung and told her under no circumstances is she to take less than £200.
Fwiw my nan shouldn't be too bad off. It's all a big learning curve for her. My grandad paid all the bills, did all the shopping and handled all the paperwork. Something my nan has got to get used to. However she is getting about £2000 a month income and after everything has been paid will have at least £600 leftover. My mum is causing my nan to fret saying that she needs to cut back all her spending fees etc etc etc.
My poor nan is feeling so stressed and shell shocked at the moment and despite saying she couldn't have coped this week without my mum, I honestly think my mum is not helping sometimes.
Wibu to have a little word with my mum? I would wouldn't I? What would I even say without hurting her feelings?
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NeedACleverNN · 08/05/2016 11:22
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